Sweet Potato Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Sweet potatoes: 1 cup, mashed (cooked and cooled), for moisture and flavor.
02 - Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
03 - Vegetable oil: 1 cup, for moistness.
04 - Large eggs: 4, for structure.
05 - All-purpose flour: 2 cups, for the base.
06 - Baking powder: 1 tsp, for leavening.
07 - Baking soda: 1 tsp, for rising.
08 - Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp, for warm spice.
09 - Ground nutmeg: ½ tsp, for added warmth.
10 - Salt: ½ tsp, to balance flavors.
11 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
12 - Chopped pecans: 1 cup, for crunch.
13 - Sweet potatoes: ½ cup, mashed (cooked and cooled), for flavor.
14 - Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for sweetness.
15 - Unsalted butter: ¼ cup, softened, for creaminess.
16 - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
17 - Milk: ¼ cup (adjust for consistency), for desired texture.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
05 - Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
06 - Add the vanilla extract and chopped pecans, stirring until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - For the icing: In a medium bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
09 - Use an electric mixer to beat the icing ingredients until smooth and creamy, adding milk to reach the desired consistency.
10 - Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then spread the sweet potato icing over the top while the cake is still warm.
11 - Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

# Notes:

01 - This Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake is a moist, spiced dessert topped with a creamy sweet potato icing.
02 - Adding the icing while the cake is still warm allows it to soak into the cake, enhancing flavor and moisture.
03 - The use of sweet potatoes in both the cake and icing provides a unique sweetness and texture.

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